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• How to Become a Dog Breeder
  If you are a dog lover who has a special place in your heart for one particular dog breed, you may decide to devote yourself to bettering that breed.
  
  
• Dog Breeding Things to Think About
  Breeding dogs is a serious responsibility and entails risks and surprises for even experienced breeders. But, even in a world too crowded with unwanted dogs, there are positive aspects.
  
  
• Choosing a Good Dog Breeder
  Have you ever purchased a car that was a lemon? Facing problem after problem robs you of the pleasure of enjoying your new car.
  
  
• Dog Breeding Whelping The Process
  Building a whelping box helps you prepare for dog birth. At least 4' wide by 6' long by 1' high, will give the dam a place to feel comfortable and enclosed and keep newborn pups from wandering the first two weeks.
  
  
• Dog Breeding Whelping Preparation
  When your female dog, called a dam or bitch, is about to give birth there are frequently clear signs. These signals can help you know when to put her in the whelping area, near the instruments.
  
  
• The AKC Know Your Dogs Genealogy
  When you shop for a purebred dog, you will probably notice that many breeders use the initials AKC when they talk about their purebred puppies.
  
  
• Buying a Second Dog
  If you are a dog lover, you may feel that one dog is not enough. However, before you add a second dog to your household, there are a few important points you should consider.
  
  
• Choosing the Right Dog Breed
  Did you know that there are several hundred dog breeds? With that large number of breeds to choose from, how do people manage to decide which breed is right for them?
  
  
  • Boston Terrier
    Do you want a dog that is as all American as apple pie? If so, you may want to consider the Boston Terrier, which is one of the few breeds developed in the USA.
    
    
  • Bulldog
    A Bulldog is much more than a pair of sad eyes and droopy jaws, but this dog's appearance is a major reason for its popularity. The other reason these dogs are so popular is that they have a sweet and gentle nature.
    
    
  • Chow Chow
    Normally, a blue tongued dog would be a cause for concern. However, when that blue tongue belongs to your Chow Chow, it is completely normal. Chow Chows have a black tongue with a distinctive bluish tint.
    
    
  • Collie
    Almost every child wants to own Lassie, the wonder Collie. Unfortunately, if the child really expects one dog to be that incredible, a Collie puppy may be a bit of a disappointment. After all, in real life, Lassie is actually played by several hard working Collies.
    
    
  • Dalmation
    With the popularity of the Disney cartoons featuring Dalmations, it is no wonder that this breed is in demand. However, few Dalmations act like the dogs in these movies, although Dalmation puppies can certainly get into plenty of mischief, just as their cartoon counterparts can.
    
    
  • Doberman Pinscher
    Doberman Pinschers are a common sight in the movies. People are used to seeing people running for their lives as aggressive dogs lunge at them with demonic looking eyes.
    
    
  • Golden Retriever
    So, you read THE WATCHER a dozen times, you've seen Golden Retrievers working as guide dogs, and now you want to buy a Golden Retriever puppy of your own.
    
    
  • Greyhound
    The Greyhound is a breed with the tragic ability to run fast. Many Greyhound owners use their dogs to compete in races and put them down when they loose too many races.
    
    
  • Jack Russell Terrier
    Jack Russell Terriers are feisty, energetic dogs that gained popularity with the advent of the Wishbone series. However, in real life, these dogs are not exactly like the famous Wishbone.
    
    
  • Labrador Retriever
    If you want a dog that has a bubbly personality and a strong desire to make you happy, you may want to consider buying a Labrador Retriever.
    
    
  • Miniature Pinscher
    If you love the sleek, muscled appearance of the Doberman Pinscher, but you don't want a big dog, you may want to consider a Miniature Pinscher. These dogs are very similar in appearance to Dobermans, but are almost one hundred pounds lighter.
    
    
  • Newfoundland
    If you are looking for a family dog that will devote himself to keeping your children from getting into trouble, you may want to buy a Newfoundland.
    
    
  • Rottweiler
    Do you need a protective dog that is intelligent and devoted to its owners? If so, you may want to consider buying a Rottweiler.
    
    
  • Standard Poodle
    Some people take one look at the fluffy, immaculately groomed Standard Poodles in the show ring and discount them as silly, shallow dogs.
    
    
  • Yorkshire Terrier
    If you like small dogs with big dog attitudes, you may want to consider a Yorkshire Terrier. These dogs are so sure that they are just as big and bad as the other guy, that they will not hesitate to take on a Great Dane. Of course, this doesn't mean that Yorkshire Terriers aren't lap dogs.
    
    
  • Lovable Pug
    If you've seen Men In Black or Milo and Otis, you probably have fallen in love with the charming Pugs who acted in these movies.
    
    
  • Beagle
    When you think of Beagles, you probably picture a pack of these little guys baying at the top of their lungs as they race after a fox or rabbit.
    
    
  • Bichon Frise
    If you suffer from allergies, but want to have a dog, you may want to take a look at the Bichon Frise. This charming little dog's sole function is to provide companionship and it does its job extremely well.
    
    
  • Bloodhound
    The Bloodhound is a familiar sight in movies that feature escaped convicts. Although the sound of these big dogs baying as they find the scent they are searching for may be a chilling sound to an escapee, it can be a comforting sound. After all, Bloodhounds are also used to track people who are lost or disoriented.
    
    
  • Boxer
    If you want a dog that is a marshmallow with your children, but a strong deterrent to criminals, you may want to take a look at the Boxer.
    
    
  • Bull Terrier
    The Bull Terrier is a good dog that has developed a bad reputation. This dog was created to fight and when a Bull Terrier is mistreated, it can be made into a dog that is quite aggressive, even vicious.
    
    
  • Chihuahua
    If you watch television, you've probably seen celebrities like Paris Hilton toting around tiny dogs with big poppy brown eyes.
    
    
  • Cocker Spaniel
    The Cocker Spaniel is such a pretty, graceful dog in the show ring that it is hard to imagine that this breed was developed to be a working dog.
    
    
  • German Shepherd
    Ever since Rin Tin Tin became a famous television personality, the German Shepherd has gone from an already popular dog breed to one of the most well known breeds on earth.
    
    
  • Basset Hound
    If you melt at the sight of big sad eyes, you may not be able to resist buying a Basset Hound puppy. These dogs have eyes that would melt even the hardest heart and a sweet and loving disposition to boot.
    
    
  • Saint Bernard
    More than one traveler stranded in the snowy Swiss Alps owes the ponderous Saint Bernard his life. Monks in the Alps actually developed this massive dog to be used as a rescue dog. The Saint Bernard breed is quite an old one, going back as far as the 1700s.
    
    
  • Siberian Husky
    Are you looking for a dog who is very active but still loves the company of people? If so, you may want to consider the Siberian Husky.
    
    
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